Re: [kicad-users] Creating multiple circuit layouts w/Kicad

2010-09-04 Thread Andy Eskelson
Use the append board function. Remember to move the current board away from the centre of the screen first or the two can get overlaid. Andy On Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:43:18 - glen gad241...@yahoo.com wrote: Is it possible to pull in multiple circuits schematics in Kicad board layout? If

Re: [kicad-users] own libedit symbol .lib library file

2010-09-03 Thread Andy Eskelson
Yes you can place the lib anywhere you want. I keep mine in my home directory (linux version). This is the best option anyway, because there is always the danger of libs getting overwritten during a program upgrade. Just remember to include your libs into the project with the preferences library

Re: [kicad-users] please review my first kicad project (and pcb design): an ADXL335 accelerometer breakout board..

2010-08-28 Thread Andy Eskelson
for having a look at this. Please read below.. On 08/27/2010 11:38 PM, Andy Eskelson wrote: Personally I don't like lots of filled zones unless that really are necessary, but that's a fairly minor point. Well, I read that this is good practice as this make less use of etchant

Re: [kicad-users] default libraries

2010-08-28 Thread Andy Eskelson
Modify kicad.pro see my post to philip on the 26th aug Andy On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:36:49 - James jamesrsw...@gmail.com wrote: Can somebody tell me how to set what libraries are added by default to a new project? Maybe this is obvious but I haven't figured out how to do it.

Re: [kicad-users] please review my first kicad project (and pcb design): an ADXL335 accelerometer breakout board..

2010-08-27 Thread Andy Eskelson
Personally I don't like lots of filled zones unless that really are necessary, but that's a fairly minor point. several other points: Do try to put your connection pins on the edge of the board. It makes wiring up much easier. You could also consider some form of connector. How are you going

Re: [kicad-users] please review my first kicad project (and pcb design): an ADXL335 accelerometer breakout board..

2010-08-27 Thread Andy Eskelson
to bridge over tracks. Andy On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:10:59 +0200 Fabio Varesano fabio.vares...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Andy, thanks for having a look at this. Please read below.. On 08/27/2010 11:38 PM, Andy Eskelson wrote: Personally I don't like lots of filled zones unless that really

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Libraries paths - default libraries

2010-08-26 Thread Andy Eskelson
the same thing done in pcbnew... works great ! Thank you ! Phil. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: bear in mind that I am still using the 2009 version so file locations make have changed... under the kicad tree thee is a template directory

Re: [kicad-users] Libraries paths - default libraries

2010-08-25 Thread Andy Eskelson
bear in mind that I am still using the 2009 version so file locations make have changed... under the kicad tree thee is a template directory, in there you will find kicad.pro Unfortunately in my sytsem I also have a kicad.pro in share/template this may be a left-over from a previous install. So

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Installing Kicad from Source files

2010-08-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
Depends on the distro. type su at a command prompt is the normal method of becoming root. If you are using that awful Ubuntu system of sudo then the easy way is to open a shell and enter sudu su once you do that the the shell will remain as root, but BE CAREFUL not to exit it by accident.

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Installing Kicad from Source files

2010-08-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
, and that version keeps crashing every time i select the 3D view. I am after the latest stable release Thanks Andy --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: Depends on the distro. type su at a command prompt is the normal method of becoming root

Re: [kicad-users] Pin types and power flags

2010-08-22 Thread Andy Eskelson
Most people go through this process at first, but you seem to have got hold of the basics pretty quick. The purpose of power flags is to tell the ERC checking system that there is actually power being provided. Consider if your battery was a separate box and you connected it with flying leads

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Type Err(4) trace near pad issue in Kicad

2010-08-21 Thread Andy Eskelson
? Manual routing is quite straight forward. You don't even need to have a schematic. I tried the thinnest trace possible, and even straight (with no angle at all) the error occurs! Axel --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: The problem is that you

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Type Err(4) trace near pad issue in Kicad

2010-08-21 Thread Andy Eskelson
safety when I want to save some time and draw a PCB from scratch. Thanks to all for helping me clarifying that out! Axel --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: Odd - not much I can add at this point. If you want, you can upload your files (best

Re: [kicad-users] ERC Error in complex schematic - KiCAD Build 20100406 SVN-R2508

2010-08-17 Thread Andy Eskelson
Where did you get the symbols from? Sometimes when importing from other sources things can go a bit haywire and duplicate pins can get created. Check the lib files very carefully, as it has been known for pins to get duplicated in the lib. (you will not see this in the graphical editor, as

Re: [kicad-users] Re: ERC Error in complex schematic - KiCAD Build 20100406 SVN-R2508

2010-08-17 Thread Andy Eskelson
, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: Where did you get the symbols from? Sometimes when importing from other sources things can go a bit haywire and duplicate pins can get created. Check the lib files very carefully, as it has been known for pins to get duplicated in the lib. (you

Re: [kicad-users] Re: 3 PCBs, 1 design

2010-08-02 Thread Andy Eskelson
The hierarchical circuit system is there to help you split up a circuit into manageable sections. it is NOT a method to make separate PCBs as such. It is possible to make separate PCBs, but you will have to be careful regarding interconnections, and you would have to accept that. ALL the PCB's

Re: [kicad-users] Re: SINGLE COPPER SIDE IN NEW VERSION (2010-MAY)

2010-07-20 Thread Andy Eskelson
: --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: Set preferences general layers to 1 Autoroute will then do it's stuff, but there will normally be a few tracks that you have to do by hand. Andy Paulo, You are correct, the new PCBNEW has a minimum copper

Re: [kicad-users] SINGLE COPPER SIDE IN NEW VERSION (2010-MAY)

2010-07-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
Set preferences general layers to 1 Autoroute will then do it's stuff, but there will normally be a few tracks that you have to do by hand. Andy On Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:14:49 - Paulo cox_...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi everyone, I'm new around here.. I dont know if you answered it before, I

Re: [kicad-users] New component for schematic library

2010-07-03 Thread Andy Eskelson
In library editor: Open the device you want to work on. Draw a selection box around the lines and other things you want to copy This will allow you to move the block. THEN RIGHT CLICK and from the context menu select copy block. That's it. I'm using the 2009 final on SUSE, I don't think that

Re: [kicad-users] Netlist Plugin and Hierarchical Nets

2010-07-02 Thread Andy Eskelson
Kicad has a named net function and also global labels / hierarchical labels. Will these not do what you want? Andy On Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:38:15 -0300 Matheus Degiovani math...@gigatron.com.br wrote: Hello, I'm using Kicad (eeschema) to draw schematics for the panel layout of an

Re: [kicad-users] New to Kicad: trying to create schematic which includes TL084ACN Op Amp

2010-06-28 Thread Andy Eskelson
There are a couple... The main help files are a good place to start, but be aware that the help files are separate for eeschema and pcbnew, eeschema will cover the creation of the schematic parts and pcbnew the creation of modules. There is also a tutorial, it is rather old and out of date, but

Re: [kicad-users] different footprint for the same component?

2010-06-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
Pretty much the norm. You will find that so called standards vary a bit :-) As you use the system you will build up your own library of parts that you have tweaked to fit your requirements. You should save these into your own library so that it does not get overwritten due to upgrades. The help

Re: [kicad-users] DIY Solder mask?

2010-06-16 Thread Andy Eskelson
40506 7099 fax +358 18 14060 Andy Eskelson andyya...@g0poy.co.uk 2010-06-16 00:00 It works very nicely as a stencil from the reports I've seen. Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your question. Please

Re: [kicad-users] DIY Solder mask?

2010-06-15 Thread Andy Eskelson
Megauk sell photo resist coated brass sheet. http://www.megauk.com/brass_sheet.php This came about after a request from someone on another group I use asked them about it. It works very nicely as a stencil from the reports I've seen. Andy On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:34:25 -0600 Cat C

Re: [kicad-users] graphics differences in multi-part components

2010-06-15 Thread Andy Eskelson
On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:59:47 - It's a rather hidden function :-) When you draw the graphic line, if you right click on it and select properties there is a tick box - common to units Untick this and the graphic will appear only on the current part selected. Andy bbt5001

Re: [kicad-users] PCBnew 3D viewer crashes

2010-06-13 Thread Andy Eskelson
Has this ever worked? The 3D uses Wings3D, have you installed / checked that ? I have sometimes had a few problems with screen resolutions, not usually generating a crash, but sometimes the screen can blank and stay that way. Caused by the res settings in the driver having a mismatch between the

Re: [kicad-users] BOM - How can I set user's field IDs globally thus replacing Field 1, etc.

2010-05-28 Thread Andy Eskelson
Kicad libs and mods are simple plain text files. So it's easy enough to write a perl, bash, awk, VB or whatever scripting system you prefer. And change any of the field parameters. (Please only work on a copy for safety) Andy On Fri, 28 May 2010 05:23:57 - Jeffrey

Re: [kicad-users] Having trouble with component selection

2010-05-27 Thread Andy Eskelson
The components are divided up into various libraries. Most of the common stuff is in devices When you get a few mins to spare, use the icon or menu item to place a component, then click on the by lib browser button in the requester. As it says, that will allow you to browse through the various

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images/Logos in KiCad Schematic

2010-05-24 Thread Andy Eskelson
Have a read of the help documentation for pcbnew, it recommends that module management be done with a dummy board file. If you have a hunt in the mods directories you will find these board files for the provided mods. Essentially you create an A4 size board, and place your modules on it. You can

Re: [kicad-users] Re: How to add a new sheet in PCBnew

2010-05-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
The normal process is: When you draw the schematic in eeschema you test and annotate the circuit, and once all the corrections are done you save the netlist. You then run cvtpcb which allows you to assign modules to the various devices. When done you save the netlist again. In PCB new you

Re: [kicad-users] Images and logo inside PCB

2010-05-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
Have a look at TTConv in the group files. The one dated feb 8th looks to be the latest. One of it's functions is to import images, which may be what you want. If I remember correctly is intended to import things like logos rather than images as such. Andy On Wed, 19 May 2010 11:51:46 -

Re: [kicad-users] Module file documentation?

2010-05-15 Thread Andy Eskelson
There are reference documents in: /usr/local/kicad/doc/help/file_formats Andy On Sat, 15 May 2010 18:40:31 - einazaki668 einazaki...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Is there a reference document for the .mod files anywhere? I'm thinking that, in some situations, it might be easier to create a

Re: [kicad-users] Module Library madness

2010-05-12 Thread Andy Eskelson
Module management is fairly easy, but it does not seem to be very well used. This is probably due to the way that the modules are installed, where everything is pretty much set up ready to go. If you have a hunt around in kicad/share/modules you will find some .brd files. these are the

Re: [kicad-users] pin_array_25x2

2010-05-06 Thread Andy Eskelson
There are dozens of different 50 way connectors. There are LOTs of connectors included in kicad, so Print out the footprint list document (do this from within CVpcp one of the icons on the top bar, or fiund it in the docs directory. page conn_HExx.brd looks promising. You can also: Check

Re: [kicad-users] PCBNEW

2010-05-06 Thread Andy Eskelson
Likewise the tutorial document included with kicad describes the process, as does the PCBnew documents. Andy On Thu, 06 May 2010 10:50:00 +0300 Anders Gustafsson anders.gustafs...@pedago.fi wrote: Yes, there is. Use the module editor, see: http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Kicad -

Re: [kicad-users] Creating schematic componens

2010-05-05 Thread Andy Eskelson
Bernd, you may have seen the pin definitions in the eeschma help document it's quite extensive. Most of them are fairly obvious, and you choose from them as needed. It is the pin assignments that DRC uses to The danger of using undefined and so on is that drc will then not work very well if at

Re: [kicad-users] Creating schematic componens

2010-05-05 Thread Andy Eskelson
DRC is not perfect, so you have to choose the most appropriate function to assign to a pin. With your 555, I would assign, pins 1 8 as power 7 open collector 3 outputs 2, 4, 5, 6 as inputs Of course you could use the 555 as a simple switcher and thus use it to provide some power, in such

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint for jumper?

2010-05-04 Thread Andy Eskelson
Depends on what you mean by jumpers If you are referring to the small plug in links then no, such links are usually 0.1 inch spacing. For such links I normally use one of the header modules, SIL-2, 3, 6 or whatever suits the circuit. If you check GS2 with the module editor you will find that it's

Re: [kicad-users] Creating schematic componens

2010-05-04 Thread Andy Eskelson
Don't specify the connector as signal and ground. In some cases that can cause a few problems. GND is considered a power line for example. Give your schematic part pin numbers, just 2 of them. Use the same pin numbers for your footprint module. For the 4 ground connections, give that all the

Re: [kicad-users] Merging outputs for double-sided boards

2010-05-02 Thread Andy Eskelson
One method to use is to generate the required postscript files then import them into Inkscape, be careful not to resize them! Inkscape will allow you to move the images around however you ned them. Inkscape is available for Linux, Mac and windows. http://www.inkscape.org/download/?lang=en Andy

Re: [kicad-users] component with dissimilar parts?

2010-04-27 Thread Andy Eskelson
Gravereaux davyg...@pobox.com wrote: Andy Eskelson wrote: Yes easily. Select the part you want to edit. when you draw a circle. line or box, right click and select line/circle/rectangle options then untick the common to units box, whatever you drew will then only appear on that part

Re: [kicad-users] component with dissimilar parts?

2010-04-26 Thread Andy Eskelson
Yes easily. Select the part you want to edit. when you draw a circle. line or box, right click and select line/circle/rectangle options then untick the common to units box, whatever you drew will then only appear on that part and not the others. Andy On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:26:27 - David

Re: [kicad-users] Wire connections will not connect to components

2010-04-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
The alignment of the pin and the wire has to be exact. Sometimes a mismatch of metric and imperial grid sizes can cause this sort of thing. Try zooming in as far as you can and see if there is a grid mismatch. internally kicad works in imperial rather than metric. I have normally been able to

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Feedback

2010-04-14 Thread Andy Eskelson
, this way you can leave DRC on. Andy On Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:06:02 - James jamesrsw...@gmail.com wrote: --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: I find that the problem with 0 ohm R and such like is that they are a fixed width, I also find

Re: [kicad-users] Problem with 78/79xx components being disconnected in PCB editor

2010-04-12 Thread Andy Eskelson
The most common problem is that there is a mismatch between the pin names/numbers from the sch. to the module. This can happen if you use a different module for some reason, i.e. a different package. You can run into similar issues with transistors, ebc, 123 , bce and so on. Another thing to

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Feedback

2010-04-11 Thread Andy Eskelson
I find that the problem with 0 ohm R and such like is that they are a fixed width, I also find it rather awkward to add them to a board, then to the sch and so on. I also prefer to have a sch. to work with. What I do for single sided boards is set the via size to the same as what I use for a

Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page

2010-04-07 Thread Andy Eskelson
Have you tried in pxbnew: fileappend board be a bit careful and note where the board is placed, use block move to get it out of the way when you append the next board. or you can end up with a mess. For multiple copies of the same board use the block copy command. Andy On Wed, 07 Apr 2010

Re: [kicad-users] Convert from Eagle to Kicad

2010-04-06 Thread Andy Eskelson
Have you found this script: http://www.cadsoft.de/cgi-bin/download.pl?page=/home/cadsoft/html_public/download.htm.endir=eagle/userfiles/ulp eagle2kicad_sch.ulp ? I don't know if it's any good, I don't use eagle . Andy On Sat, 3 Apr 2010 14:27:01 +0200 (West-Europa (zomertijd)) Daniel

Re: [kicad-users] errors in eeschema

2010-04-06 Thread Andy Eskelson
Hello Ale, The simple answer is that you MUST NOT trust lib and modules that you find on the net. Some are OK some have errors. You need to check and test each new part as you use them so that you can be sure that they meet your needs. You do not want to cancel the errors, they are there

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Component management.

2010-04-05 Thread Andy Eskelson
Component management is always a problem, and the question really is, is the parts in eeschema the right place to do this? There are probably as many answers to this as there are people who want to manage components:-) My two-pennyworth on the matter: eeschema is a generic schematic package,

Re: [kicad-users] Coordinates in PCBnew

2010-04-05 Thread Andy Eskelson
One is absolute the other is resettable. Pressing the space bar will zero one set, this is very useful for measuring distances and getting things like board edges to align. Andy On Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:47:59 - Michael oniamien.angelf...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed that at the bottom of

Re: [kicad-users] Naming PWR and GND nets in eeschema?

2010-03-27 Thread Andy Eskelson
Yes invisible pins are auto connected. The Power pin not driven catches most new users out. All that is happening is that DRC is checking that there is a source of power for a pin identified as power in. This can come in two ways, either a device that has a power out pin defined, such as a

Re: [kicad-users] Naming PWR and GND nets in eeschema?

2010-03-27 Thread Andy Eskelson
Errors. Just to be sure. So GND and PWR nets are auto generated? Say I have a battery symbol on one side of schematic and need to place a GND symbol on the other, Kicad will auto assign to the GND net? On Sat, 2010-03-27 at 20:23 +, Andy Eskelson wrote: Yes invisible pins are auto

Re: [kicad-users] Trying to add to library, Requesting help

2010-03-26 Thread Andy Eskelson
welcom Lauri, When you say trying to add I am assuming that you mean a part in eeschema rather than a module in pcbnew. Are you drawing the part from scratch, or have you found a part from another source and you are trying to import it? Another common mistake is that when you place a unit of a

Re: [kicad-users] kicad kicad-2010-03-14-svn-R2456-final-UBUNTU_9.10.tgz

2010-03-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
I reported this here a few days ago. I tried to install the Ubuntu version on SUSE, and I got the same error. The install.txt file mentions that you need libc.so6 as did the 2009 final. I have so.6 and 2009 worked fine. The install txt makes no mention of GLIBCXX_3.4.11 If you check

Re: [kicad-users] EESchema can't find libraries.

2010-03-22 Thread Andy Eskelson
They live in usr/local/kicad/share/ Two sub directories off that, library and modules, for parts and pcb modules. The libs and mods used to be in the file list, but I cannot see them They ARE in the main download. The latest stable version is 2010-03-14 is on this site

[kicad-users] Kicad 2010-03-14 error

2010-03-20 Thread Andy Eskelson
I am just flagging this as a possible problem... Just as a test I tried the 2010-03-14-svn-R2456-final-UBUNTU_9.10.tgz I run SUSE, so I WAS expecting problems. Normally I load the CENTOS version without any problems which is not yet available as a binary install. On running it failed, and gave

Re: [kicad-users] Question and improvements

2010-03-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
Welcome Carlos, You have come into the discussion a little late :-)) Undo in PCBnew has been one of the most requested enhancements, and the latest RC versions have this function, so you can either wait until the final release is ready, or have a play with the latest RC version, bearing in mind

Re: [kicad-users] change net connection of invisible Pins

2010-03-16 Thread Andy Eskelson
Vcc IS the power to the chip, U2A in this case. so why have you connected +5V to it as well? DRC is detecting that you have effectively shorted VCC to a different 5V supply as well, and is complaining about it. Power flags are defined as power out pins, and you only have one power out on a

Re: [kicad-users] change net connection of invisible Pins

2010-03-16 Thread Andy Eskelson
for myself). What is the critical thing that Mark has to change to allow him to connect two logic chips to two different supply rails. Regards, Robert. On 16/03/2010 11:14, Andy Eskelson wrote: Vcc IS the power to the chip, U2A in this case. so why have you connected +5V

Re: [kicad-users] Re: panelizing.

2010-03-11 Thread Andy Eskelson
@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: Sounds a reasonable workaround, just remember to leave enough room between boards for cutting. Andy On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:33:36 - G.Dragon treg...@... wrote: I am working on some PCBs that are pretty small (1.5x3 inches

Re: [kicad-users] component and module linkage

2010-03-11 Thread Andy Eskelson
Edit the footprint filter property then use automatic association when running cvtpcb. See section 12.5.4 of the eeschema documentation. Andy On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:41:55 - Panson suk...@yahoo.com wrote: It may be asked and answered somewhere before. Is it possible link a component and

Re: [kicad-users] panelizing.

2010-03-10 Thread Andy Eskelson
Sounds a reasonable workaround, just remember to leave enough room between boards for cutting. Andy On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:33:36 - G.Dragon treg...@gmail.com wrote: I am working on some PCBs that are pretty small (1.5x3 inches and 1.05x 5 inches) and am running into a cost issue. in

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Importing Footprint Module files - what file types are needed?

2010-02-24 Thread Andy Eskelson
specified the *.mdc file and that the program could not find it...I checked the library prefences in eeschema, cvpcb, and pcbnew...they are all set correctly. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: The most common errors are that people have imported the modult

Re: [kicad-users] Re: pcbnew is amazing slow under windows 7

2010-02-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
This may be a red herring, but there have been one or two suggestions that W7 is maxing out it's available memory more that anticipated. I saw this reported o one of the newswires in the last day or so. Andy On Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:12:07 - o00batman00o o00batman...@yahoo.com wrote: I did

Re: [kicad-users] Importing Footprint Module files - what file types are needed?

2010-02-19 Thread Andy Eskelson
The most common errors are that people have imported the modult into a directory that is not part of the libraries that a project knows about. Use preferences library to select which libs your project will search. The second is that when importing into an existing library the final save is not

Re: [kicad-users] Re: copy component from schematic to library editor

2010-02-02 Thread Andy Eskelson
Not that I know of. The .sch file does contain a list of what libs it knows about, and that is what will appear in the library list when you use the editor. However the parts are only simple text, and once they are in the .sch file there is not really any need to refer to the actual lib. Also

Re: [kicad-users] Re: KiCAD Parts Repo [was: S-100 and ECB homebrew computer templates for KiCAD/FreeRouting.net]

2010-02-02 Thread Andy Eskelson
This was discussed some time ago as I remember As a matter of interest, who run kicadlib.org s that would seem to be an obvious starting place. I don;t think an automated system will work 100% but it is the obvious route for most operations. You would probably end up with a two stage

Re: [kicad-users] Re: KiCAD Parts Repo [was: S-100 and ECB homebrew computer templates for KiCAD/FreeRouting.net]

2010-02-02 Thread Andy Eskelson
be able to help out with a somewhat better starting point than completely from scratch. Thanks and have a nice day! Andrew Lynch --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: This was discussed some time ago as I remember As a matter of interest

Re: [kicad-users] copy component from schematic to library editor

2010-02-01 Thread Andy Eskelson
You have may have lost the path to wherever you stored the parts in the first place. Otherwise Kicad maintains a cache of the sch. parts in the project directory, (the cache file) Open the lib editor and select the cache as the working library (it's normally right at the bottom of the list) ,

Re: [kicad-users] Spreading out module

2010-01-29 Thread Andy Eskelson
It's not obvious that one... You have to enable the auto move and place. pcbnew, top icon bar third icon from right (mode manual and auto) Click that on, then when you right click you will get the context menu you are looking for. Andy On Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:27:48 - bill_s_hung

Re: [kicad-users] ARM CORTEX M3 library

2010-01-28 Thread Andy Eskelson
Welcome.. There are a couple of sites that you should bookmark. http://www.kicadlib.org/ http://per.launay.free.fr/kicad/kicad_php/composant.php The first two above are good sites for libs and modules. The kicadlib site has most of the standard libs and several others. at the bottom of the

Re: [kicad-users] Re: ARM CORTEX M3 library

2010-01-28 Thread Andy Eskelson
Look in kicad/docs the file formats are all documented. This is also where all the help documents are, and a rather old tutorial. Andy On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:19:19 - Ban didie...@free.fr wrote: Thank's a lot, I discover yesterday Kicad .. and today micropendous and so on .. :-) I

Re: [kicad-users] Problem description

2010-01-26 Thread Andy Eskelson
, Jean-Paul Jean-Paul Gendner 03.88.27.03.44 _ De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : lundi 25 janvier 2010 16:37 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Problem

Re: [kicad-users] Library Component Not Updating in Eeschema

2010-01-26 Thread Andy Eskelson
our project has prob. lost the path to the lib where you are saving the part. Eeschema maintains a local cache of lib parts in the project directory, (the .cache file) If it cannot find the part in the libs it uses whatever is in the cache. This is done to allow a project to be moved from one

Re: [kicad-users] Problem description

2010-01-26 Thread Andy Eskelson
? I suppose to that this way do not allow pads to be very close together. Thank you, Jean-Paul Jean-Paul Gendner 03.88.27.03.44 _ De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé

Re: [kicad-users] Trimpots

2010-01-24 Thread Andy Eskelson
the small type you adjust with a screwdriver where the legs of the component are in a triangular arrangement as opposed to the  potentiometer (POT) where the three legs are in a line. --- On Fri, 1/22/10, Andy Eskelson andyya...@g0poy.co.uk wrote: From: Andy Eskelson andyya...@g0poy.co.uk

Re: [kicad-users] Problem description

2010-01-24 Thread Andy Eskelson
Check your mod files, if you have two lines the same this will confuse DRC, and I think by duplicating pads then is what you will create. While doing things the way you are is fairly convenient, it's not really the accepted way to do things. The module should be designed for a specific component

Re: [kicad-users] Problem description

2010-01-24 Thread Andy Eskelson
_ De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : dimanche 24 janvier 2010 18:44 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Problem description Check your mod files, if you have two lines the same

Re: [kicad-users] Placing The Correct Via

2010-01-24 Thread Andy Eskelson
It works OK here, BUT during track layout when you change layer or hit V for a via, the via is shown the same width as the track. When you end the track tool the vias then show the selected size. Andy On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:24:31 - giordano.george giordano.geo...@yahoo.com wrote: When I

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint for a Relay ?

2010-01-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
Many relays have a standard numbering system, especially if they are intended to be plugged into some form of holder. there are some variations, but generally they are two digit such as 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23 and so on, the coils are normally A1 and A2. I have also seen some bases with a letter

Re: [kicad-users] Active and Inactive space

2010-01-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
If I understand correctly what you are asking for, it's already there. Just add a range of components that you are using once. If you wish you can place them outside the drawing outline. Then right click on a component, select copy and place the copy wherever you need it. I generally don't

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint for a Relay ?

2010-01-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
One trick I sometime use if I cannot find a datasheet, (rare as you can usually find one in the various suppliers catalogues.) is to use a piece of matrix board. Most leaded components are on a 0.1 inch grid (there are exceptions but there are not too many) You can then count the hole spacing.

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint for a Relay ?

2010-01-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
you have mail... andy On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:17:11 -0800 (PST) yukku yukkoo yukku19752...@yahoo.com wrote: Andy, Thank you. Please send me the schematic part as well as the foot prints. Regards yukku From: Andy Eskelson andyya

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Active and Inactive space

2010-01-23 Thread Andy Eskelson
. So to my knowledge, there is no area on the sheet that can be seen as equivalent to a trash can hence its contents are ignored by ERC and others. Kerim --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Andy Eskelson andyya...@... wrote: If I understand correctly what you are asking for, it's

Re: [kicad-users] How to make an isolated zone?

2010-01-22 Thread Andy Eskelson
The latest stable version of Kicad is here: ftp://iut-tice.ujf-grenoble.fr/cao/ kicad-2009-02-16-final-UBUNTU_8.10.tgz You do not have to build it as it is a binary distribution, installation is simple process, read the install notes, and remember to check the permissions on the bin directory.

Re: [kicad-users] Trimpots

2010-01-22 Thread Andy Eskelson
If you mean modules rather than eeschema symbols then there are three in the standard Kicad mods. POT_CMS (a surface mount variant) and RV2 and RV2X4 which are the more standard type of trimmers. However if by trimpot you mean a multi turn type, then I've not see such a module, but as ther are

Re: [kicad-users] Trimpots

2010-01-22 Thread Andy Eskelson
Most groups do not allow attachments to messages. Instead members are asked to use the files and photo areas. Andy On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:09:40 +0100 Jean-Paul Gendner jean-paul.gend...@orange.fr wrote: Hi, There are many kind of trimpot. I have built one and would attach the files to a

Re: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable

2010-01-21 Thread Andy Eskelson
Have you unticked the print pads on silkscreen option? ( plot menu lower left hand corner) Andy On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:03:07 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi group, I’ve noticed that most of the library components have unusable silkscreens. Most of the time, the lib

Re: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable

2010-01-21 Thread Andy Eskelson
but the work is huge and I’ve not really the time to do that for that project… but no way… Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : jeudi 21 janvier 2010 12:30 À : kicad-users

Re: [kicad-users] Bill of Material : how to group all values in 1 line ?

2010-01-18 Thread Andy Eskelson
You will find that the format you suggest will not import very easily into excel, it gets very messy. The problem is that you don't know how many of the components such as C1, C2 and so on there will be on any line. So the totals would not appear in the same col. (That might not matter to you)

Re: [kicad-users] Pcbnew : How to make components values invisible ?

2010-01-18 Thread Andy Eskelson
Try: Preferences colours Untick Text Module Invisible and apply. Andy On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:23:28 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi all How to make the value on the board invisible without making the modification on each component in lib ? I’d like to have

Re: [kicad-users] New to Kicad, questions about CVpcb, and completeness of default library

2010-01-18 Thread Andy Eskelson
On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:54:43 - oniamien oniamien.angelf...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Welcome to Kicad. First do note that the tutorial is rather old, most of it still applies and you should go through it a few times just to get the hang of how to do things. You will find the tutorial in

Re: [kicad-users] NPN footprint

2010-01-16 Thread Andy Eskelson
Print out the component sheets from CVpcb 3rd icon from right on top icon bar (Display footprint list documentation) On the first sheet descrete1, there are a dozen options, and a similar number on the SMD sheet You use whichever package your device uses. Do be aware that there are variations

Re: [kicad-users] power pin not driven??

2010-01-16 Thread Andy Eskelson
Power flags do not say that there is a specific type/value of power available, they just say that the net that they are connected to is connected to power of some sort. Andy On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:40:39 -0800 rocko sunblast...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, thanks On Sat, 2010-01-16 at 18:38 -0600,

Re: [kicad-users] problem in eeschema

2010-01-14 Thread Andy Eskelson
On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:42:09 -0800 That usually means one of two things. 1. The device is expecting something to be connected to that pin, and there is nothing there. i.e. it.s an I/O pin which you are not using. If that is the case put a no connection X on it. 2. You have a mismatch in grid

Re: [kicad-users] problem in eeschema

2010-01-13 Thread Andy Eskelson
The output from ERC will tell you what the error is and where. So that should give a few clues as to what is going on. I must admit that I don't like your comment that things change when you have not moved anything. The two main problems in eescgema is making sure that you have junctions at the

Re: [kicad-users] Kicad and making home made PCBs

2010-01-12 Thread Andy Eskelson
Select the small drill point option in the plot requester, and then plot as POSTSCRIPT. For some reason when using normal printing the drill size always seems to be the actual drill size rather than just a small point. Gerber files will have a filled in pad, as that is what is required by PCB

Re: [kicad-users] Tool for library management

2010-01-12 Thread Andy Eskelson
Have you found the pdf file of the standard module library, and seen the suggested method of maintaining your own libs by creating a dummy board layout (section 11.10 in the pcbnew help file) I find that works better than trying to browse through things on screen as it gives me a better idea as

Re: [kicad-users] Tool for library management

2010-01-12 Thread Andy Eskelson
Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : mardi 12 janvier 2010 22:49 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Tool for library management Have you found the pdf file

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